DePaul Weekly Service and Justice Bulletin : January 28th, 2005

In This Issue:

Local Events/Activities

1. Disrupting Perceptions: A Photographic History of the Kano Palace, Nigeria- Ongoing

   
   Description: Photographs by Heidi Nast
   
   Complementing her scholarly work on the political geography of concubines and the importance of reproduction in shaping early agrarian states in West Africa, Heidi Nast, Associate Professor of International Studies and a 2002-2003 Humanities Center Faculty Fellow, has created an exhibition of photography documenting the history of the Kano Palace, the largest and oldest extant palace in West Africa. This exhibition debuted in 2003 at the DuSable Museum of African American History.
   
   Time: Ongoing
   
   Place: DePaul Humanities Center, McGaw 247
   
   Contact: Humanities Center
   
   Call: 773-325-4580
   
   

2. Catholic Bed & Breakfast- Ongoing

   
   Description: 
   Come in your PJ's and get your grub on... Take some time out of the weekday hump to mix, mingle, and plug into ongoing Catholic activities on campus.
   
   Time: 9:15-10:00pm
   
   Place: Corcoran Hall Lounge
   
   Contact: Pauline Villapando
   
   E-Mail: pvillapa@depaul.edu
   
   

3. Taize Prayer- Ongoing

   
   Description: 
   This quiet, sung, Christian, contemplative, and ecumenical prayer.
   
   
   Time: every Thursday night at 9:15pm
   
   Place: St. Vincent de Paul church
   
   Contact: Fr. Chris Robinson
   
   E-Mail: crobinso@depaul.edu
   
   

4. Amate House- Ongoing

   
   Description: Calling all Catholics seeking a life-changing year…
   If you are someone who values
   - FAITH
   - SERVICE
   - SOCIAL JUSTICE
   - LIVING SIMPLY
   The Amate House is for YOU! Come and visit us during our FREE OPEN HOUSE DINNERS EVERY SUNDAY, MONDAY, TUESDAY & WEDNESDAY at 7pm
   
   Time: 7 PM
   
   Place: Belden and Kenmore Ave
   
   Contact: Pauline Villapando, Amate Hous
   
   E-Mail: pvillapa@depaul.edu
   
   Call: 773-325-4490
   
   

5. Worship at DePaul- Ongoing

   
   Description: Mass will be held Monday through Friday at noon in the Student Center Chapel on the first floor of the Student Center.
   Loop Campus: Mass will be held Monday through Friday at noon in the Lewis Center Chapel on the first floor of the Lewis Center.
   Parish Masses: Weekday masses are held at 8:00am. On Saturday there is a mass at 5:00pm, and on Sunday masses are held at 8:00am, 10:00am, and 5:00pm at St. Vincent DePaul Church.
   
   Catholic Campus Ministry sponsors Student Night Mass on Sunday evenings at 9:30pm throughout the regular academic year at St. Vincent DePaul Church.
   
   
   Time: Ongoing
   
   Place: Varies
   
   

6. Organize to build POWER, create CHANGE and win concrete VICTORIES!- January 28

   
   Description: Hey young activists and student organizers, check out the GROW a FREE training based on the principles of direct action organizing. It will be held at the University of Chicago on the second floor of Cobb Hall from Friday, January 28 through Sunday, January 30. Please spread the word! To register, simply call or email the GROW coordinator at training@usstudents.org or 202-347-8772 or register on site between 5 and 6 pm on Friday, January 28 on the second floor of Cobb Hall (look for signs).
   
   The GrassRoots Organizing Weekend has been developed to give students the tools to solve the problems we face and to build our organizations. GROW is based around the principles of Direct Action Organizing to win concrete victories, make students aware of their own power, and ensure long-term change. The GROW will help you to overcome lack of participation on campus and build strategies to win specific issue campaigns. The GROW is broken up into a series of presentations, hands-on exercises, role plays, and interactive discussions that enable students to learn a variety of tools for strengthening all aspects of student organizing. Our trainers - seasoned student organizers from across the country - share experiences and easy-to-understand guidelines to enhance the utility of the training on your campus.
   
   Time: Friday: 5:00pm, Saturday: 9:00am, Sunday: 9:00am
   
   Place:  University of Chicago on the second floor of Cobb Hall
   
   Contact: Andrea DeChellis, Training Coo
   
   Call: (202) 347-8772
   
   More Info: www.usstudents.org
   
   

7. Catholic Campus Ministry Winter Retreat- January 28

   
   Description: Mark your calendars! "The Road Less Traveled" Winter Weekend Retreat on January 28th-30th, 2005. Join CCM for a weekend of reflection, getting to know one another, and sharing meaning, purpose, and God's calling in our lives. This is a great opportunity to relax, have fun, and share in your faith experience with fellow Catholic students.
   
   Time: January 28th-30th
   
   How to apply: Sign up in the University Ministry office, Student Center 311, by Monday January 17th.
   
   Contact: Katie Sahm
   
   E-Mail: ksahm@depaul.edu
   
   More Info: Cost: $30 (includes all lodging, snacks, meals, and transportation)
   
   

8. OUR AMERICA: the struggle for Latin American Unity and Independence- January 28

   
   Description: Simón Bolívar, José Martí and Eugenio María de Hostos to Fidel Castro
   and Hugo Chavez
   Speakers-
   MARTIN SANCHEZ, Consul General of Venezuela in Chicago JOSE LOPEZ, Director of the Puerto Rican Cultural Center FELIX MASUD, Director, Latin American Studies Program, DePaul University
   
   On December 14 Fidel Castro and Hugo Chavez took a giant step towards realizing the goal of Bolívar, Martí and Hostos. They announced the
   formation of the Bolivarian Alternative for Latin America and the Caribbean, (ALBA). The two countries have taken the first concrete steps
   towards Latin American economic, political and cultural integration, in opposition to the U.S. dominated Free Trade Agreement of the Americas (FTAA or ALCA).
   
   Time:  7 PM
   
   Place: DePaul University, Schmidt Academic Center, 2320 N. Kenmore-Room 254
   
   How to apply: peacecalendar@afsc.org
   
   More Info: (Schmidt Academic Center is near the Fullerton stop on the Red Line)
   
   

9. Documentary Screening, 'On the Ground'- January 29

   
   Description: The Northwest Suburban Chapter of SUSTAIN invites everyone to a viewing of the documentary 'On the Ground'. This powerful documentary is about home demolitions in Palestine and the work of ICAHD (Israeli Committee Against Home Demolition).
   
   Discussion to follow.
   
   Time: 1:30 pm (doors open at 1 pm)
   
   Place: Palatine Public Library , 700 N North Court in Palatine
   
   More Info: Please visit our website at www.nwsustain.org
   
   

10. 5th Sunday Unity Service - Celebrating Diversity- January 30

    
    Description: 5th Sunday Unity Service - Celebrating Diversity.
    
    Irving Park Baptist Church
    4401 W. Irving Park, Chicago
    773-286-6800
    
    Guest Speaker:
    Rev. Shakespeare Osorio
    Pastor of Central Spanish Baptist Church
    
    Sunday, January 30, 2005
    6:30 p.m.
    
    Join the fun…
    Share the joy …
    Experience the difference of a multi-cultural praise service
    
    Time: 6:30 pm
    
    Place: Irving Park Baptist Church
    
    Contact: Irving Park Baptist Church
    
    Call: 773-286-6800
    
    More Info: Parking Available
    
    

11. BACK OF THE THROAT by Yussef El Guindi- January 30

    
    Description: Directed by Anna Bahow
    
    Two government officials pay an Arab-American man, Khalid, a seemingly innocuous visit. What begins as a "friendly" inquiry soon devolves into a
    chilling, full-blown investigation of Khalid's presumed ties to terrorists.
    At times surreal and comic, "Back of the Throat" examines the way in which facts, evidence and (mis)perceptions are used to distort the truth and how notions of cultural "otherness" impact the relationship between the accusers and the accused.
    The staged reading will be followed by a Q & A session with playwright Yussef El Guindi.
    
    Place: The Chicago Temple First United Methodist Church (77 W. Washington , Chicago) 2nd Floor, Dickson Chapel
    
    Contact:  Jamil Khoury, Artistic Direc
    
    E-Mail: jamil.khoury@gilloury.com
    
    Call:  312-236-6881
    
    More Info: Free and open to the public. Not appropriate for children under 13. www.srtp.org
    
    

12. Forum, with Chicago Committee Opposed to the Militarization of Youth- January 30

    
    Description: Steve Nelson, representing the new group Chicago Committee Opposed to the Militarization of Youth, will speak about recruitment of secondary students into the military, and how his group intends to be a counter-recruiting force. CCOMY is committed to raising community awareness of the prevalence and impact of military recruitment in our schools. It seeks to mobilize opposition both to the militarization of youth and to its detrimental effects on education.
    Nelson is also President of Veterans for Peace, a member of Southsiders for Peace, and a member of the Beverly UU church. He is a Chicago high school teacher, and is especially concerned when he sees the impact of military recruitment on his students and their families.
    
    Time: 10 am
    
    Place: Third Unitarian Church, 301 North Mayfield (two blocks east of Austin Blvd., 1 block south of Lake Street Green Line El)
    
    Call: 773-626-9385
    
    More Info: thirdunitarianchurch.org
    
    

13. Peace, Propaganda and the Promised Land: U.S. Media and the Israeli-Palestinian Conflict; a film from the Media Education Foundation- February 6

    
    Description: This film showing and discussion is co-sponsored by Not In My Name www.NIMN.org, a predominately Jewish group that sees ending the Israeli occupation of the Palestinian lands seized in 1967, as required by international law, as a needed first step toward attaining a just peace; West Suburban Faith-based Peace Coalition www.faithpeace.org; DuPage Peace Through Justice Coalition; and by Downers Grove End The Occupation.
    
    Time: 2 PM
    
    Place: Downers Grove Public Library, 1050 Curtiss St., First floor meeting
    
    

14. Surmounting the Barricades: Women in the Paris Commune- February 8

    
    Description: Carolyn J. Eichner, author, historian, and Associate Professor of Women's Studies at the University of South Florida, will discuss and read from her recently published book on feminism, socialism, and revolutionary women in 19th century France. Eichner's work examines women's revolutionary participation - on the battlefield, in labor organizations, and on the printed page. She will also discuss the various feminist socialisms that emerged in the revolutionary crucible - politics that deeply influenced both Europe and the U.S. for many decades.
    
    Time:  7:30 pm
    
    Place: Women and Children First Bookstore, 5233 N Clark (one block north of Foster)
    
    E-Mail: wcfbooks@aol.com
    
    More Info: To Contact the Author- eichner@cas.usf.edu
    
    

15. Reeltime Independent Film and Video Forum and the Human Rights Video- February 9

    
    Description: Project present: Life and Debt By Stephanie Black and Jamaica Kincaid (2001, 80min) This searing documentary dissects the "mechanism of debt" that is destroying local agriculture and industry in Third World countries. Life and Debt offers an unapologetic look from the point of view of Jamaican workers, farmers, and government and policy officials who see the reality of globalization from the ground up. The film focuses on the stories of individuals whose strategies for survival and day-to-day existence are determined by the U.S. And other foreign economic agendas
    
    After the film representatives from the American Friends Service Committee will be present for discussion.
    
    Time: 7:30 pm
    
    Place: Evanston Public Library, 1703 Orrington Ave (Evanston)
    
    E-Mail: filmvideoforum@yahoo.com
    
    More Info: www.reeltimeevanston.org
    
    

16. Holly Near in Concert- February 11

    
    Description: Known for her work as a folk singer and peace ambassador, Holly Near is an example of an individual who has used her unique talents to promote justice. Composer of such songs as The Great Peace March and Singing for our Lives, Near uses music to advocate for any who are in need. Some of her many endeavors are cited in the following excerpt from her website: "Holly has traveled from the fields of central California singing in support of The United Farm Workers to El Salvador where she sang for peace amidst war and conflict. She has been a powerful voice of humanity for over 25 years. Her songs were sung clandestinely in Latin American prisons and sung boldly by Irish and English women who joined together to protest war. Whether in support of nurses striking for better conditions in the emergency room or in opposition to racist violence on the police force, Holly sings a bold truth."
    
    Time: 8:00 PM
    
    Place: North Park University, Anderson Chapel 3225 W. Foster Ave (corner of Foster and Spaulding Avenues)
    
    How to apply: Tickets are $10; $8 for groups of 10 or more. Tickets are available over the phone.
    
    E-Mail: jpope@northpark.edu
    
    Call: 773-244-5553
    
    More Info: http://www.northpark.edu/campustheme
    
    

17. Lutherbrook Annual Bowl-A-Rama- February 12

    
    Description: 18th Annual Bowl-a-Rama with Lutherbrook Child and Adolescent Center
    
    For the last 17 years, several hundred local residents have been coming together for an afternoon of bowling and fun to raise awareness and support for the children who live at Lutherbrook, a residential center in Addison for children with severe emotional and behavorial difficulties stemming from child abuse and neglect.
    We invite you to participate at one of the various sponsorship levels listed in the enclosed materials. Also, your company can donate raffle items or door prizes promoting your company while adding excitement to this year's Bowl-A-Rama.
    Raffle drawings, Gold Dollar Strike Frames, and Door Prizes!
    
    Time: Saturday February 12, 12-2 pm or 2-4 pm and February 13, 12.30-2.30 pm or 2.30-4.30 pm
    
    Place: Stardust Bowl at 37 E. Lorraine Avenue in Addison, Illinois
    
    Contact: Fran Presta
    
    Call: (630) 628-6448, ext. 226
    
    Sponsor: Lutheran Child and Family Services of Illinois
    
    

18. Rally for Equal Marriage Rights for ALL (on Freedom to Marry Day)- February 12

    
    Description: Help OPPOSE President Bush's and the religious right's attempts to deprive gay people of legal equality. Please join us on Freedom to Marry Day at a rally for equal marriage rights.
    
    
    Time: 12 noon
    
    Place: In front of the Moody Church, Clark Street and North Ave, Chicago
    
    E-Mail: LGBTLiberation@aol.com
    
    Call: 888-471-0874
    
    More Info: www.CABN.org
    
    

19. Archdiocesan Celebration of Consecrated Life with Cardinal George- February 12

    
    Description: DePaul students, faculty, and staff are welcome to attend the Archdiocesan Celebration of Consecrated Life with Cardinal George here at DePaul.
    Cardinal George will be attending some portion of this event. The day will conclude with Cardinal George celebrating Eucharist at 5:00pm at St. Vincent's Church.
    
    Time: 2:30pm until about 6:30pm
    
    Place: Katie Sahm
    
    How to apply: Registration is required
    
    Contact: ksahm@depaul.edu
    
    E-Mail: ewollschlager@archchicago.org
    
    

20. O.J. Simpson Ten Years Later: Violence & Sexual Assault Against Women- February 14

    
    Description: The DePaul University College of Law Schiller DuCanto & Fleck Family Law Center invites you to attend The 2nd Annual Valentine's Day Distinguished Family Violence Lecture:
    
    In 1995, during the trial of O.J. Simpson, the entire nation was focused on the issue of domestic violence. Now, ten years later, it has all but disappeared as a critical issue. Lynn Rosenthal will address the growing invisibility of the issue of violence and sexual assault against women, the reasons for this situation, the lack of national leadership and its effects, and specific emerging policy issues and challenges in the current reality of indifference and fiscal cutbacks. In her role as director of the National Network to End Domestic Violence Fund, Rosenthal serves as the chief advocate for battered women and victims of sexual assault in our nation's capital.
    
    Time: Lecture: 3:00 - 4:00 p.m., Reception: 4:15 - 5:00 p.m.
    
    Place: DePaul Egan Urban Center, 243 S. Wabash, 9th floor
    
    Contact: Jody Raphael
    
    Call: 312.362.5205
    
    More Info: No RSVP is necessary.
    
    

21. Café Finjan presents Muslim and Jewish Comedy Nite- February 16

    
    Description: Laugh and learn with Chicago's funniest Jewish and Muslim comedians. Mixing stand-up and sketch comedy, kippah and kufi, puns and politics - don't miss it!
    
    Scheduled performers: Azhar Usman, Avi Lessing, Farheen Hakeem, Kumail Nanjiani, Triplette
    This Muslim and Jewish Comedy Nite is the latest in the Cafe Finjan series of interfaith arts exchanges.
    
    Time: 7-9 pm
    
    Place: Jones College Prep Academy - 606 S. State St. Free Parking in the "Park 1" Lot at State and Balbo.
    
    How to apply: Cost of admission: $20 regular rate, $12 students and reduced rate Tickets can be purchased on-line at http://www.jcua.org/ or just RSVP to zubairjd@ameritech.net or rsvp@jcua.org
    
    E-Mail: rsvp@jcua.org
    
    More Info: 
    
    Sponsor: Muslim Civil Rights Center, Jewish Council on Urban Affairs, Muslim Bar Association, and Inner-City Muslim Action Netwo
    
    

22. Engaged Humanities Series 2004-2005- February 25

    
    Description: Democracy, Justice and the Body Politic--Democracy without Liberalism
    In this winter quarter installment of the Humanities Center's Engaged Humanities Series on Democracy, Justice, and the Body Politic, H. Peter Steeves, Associate Professor in the Department of Philosophy, will lead a discussion on the possibility of rethinking democracy from a communitarian--or at least non-liberal--standpoint. Drawing on concrete examples from Latin America and the United States, Steeves and invited panelists will attempt to bridge theory and praxis in a way that offers a revitalization of democracy and a commitment to justice that separates the goals of democracy from the institutions and ideology of Liberalism.
    
    Time: 6:00-8:00 p.m.
    
    Place: Student Center, room 314 2250 N. Sheffield Avenue
    
    Contact: Humanities Center
    
    Call: 773-325-4580
    
    

23. Call for Proposals :Dialogues in Faith and Study Proposals Due- March 1

    
    Description: "Dialogues in Faith and Study: An Interdisciplinary Academic Conference Exploring Faith in the Sciences, the Humanities, and the Professions" (Sunday, October 2nd, 2005 at Loyola University Chicago's Water Tower Campus) is a one-day conference open to the public. Hosted by Loyola University Chicago, the conference includes speakers, presentations on research related to faith and study and opportunities to network with others interested in this area.
    Sponsors: Arrupe-King Fund, the Center for Ethics and Social Justice, the Center for Urban Research and Learning, the College of Arts and Sciences, EVOKE, the Graduate School, the Graduate School of Business, the Institute for Pastoral Studies, Magis, the Neiswanger Institute for Bioethics & Health Policy, the Niehoff School of Nursing, the School for Professional Studies, the School of Education, the School of Law, the School of Social Work, the Stritch School of Medicine, and University Ministry.
    
    More Info: www.evoke.luc.edu
    
    

24. Women's History Month Annual Lecture Series- March 4

    
    Description: Reception and Inaugural Lecture
    "Flor y canto de las mestizas: Celebrating the Life and Work of Gloria E. Anzaldua."
    Aida Hurtado
    
    Speaker Bio:
    Aida Hurtado is professor of psychology at the University of California Santa Cruz. Hurtado, whose research explores the effects of subordination on social identity, is credited with making a powerful contribution to feminist scholarship by taking on sensitive subjects. Her ground-breaking book The Color of Privilege: Three Blasphemies on Race and Feminism (1997) tackles the problems of gender and racial allegiance within the women’s movement and progressive politics. Her book Voicing Feminisms: Young Women Speak Out on Identity and Sexuality (2003) explores the special struggle of the modern day Chicana, an experience that has been missing from the psychology of women. Her most recent book is Chicano/O Identity in a Changing U.S. Society: ¿Quién Soy? ¿Quiénes Somos? co-authored with Patricia Gurin. In this book, Hurtado and Gurin, both nationally recognized experts in social psychology, are concerned with the subjective definitions individuals have about the social groups with which they identify, as well as with linguistic, cultural, and social contexts.
    
    Time: Noon to 2:00pm
    
    Place: Student Center Room 120 (2250 N. Sheffield Avenue) DePaul University
    
    Contact: Elsa Saeta
    
    E-Mail: esaeta@depaul.edu
    
    Call: (773) 325-7559
    
    More Info: Formal announcement to follow; for more information please contact the Women's Center (773) 325-7558
    
    

Volunteer & Community Partnership Opportunities

1. Better Pay/Benefits for Nursing Home Workers

   
   Description: Nursing home workers represented by SEIU Local 4 need your support. They are working under a contract with substandard wages, limited health care benefits, and inadequate paid sick
   leave. In the coming days we will picket targeted facilities for actions.
   
   Come out and join a picket!!
   
   Time: 2:15 or 4:00 pm
   
   Place:  Alden Lincoln Park facility, 504 W. Wellington
   
   Contact: James Thindwa
   
   E-Mail: james@jwj.org
   
   Call: 312-738-6161
   
   

2. Refugee Job Trips

   
   Description: The Employment Team at Interfaith Refugee and Immigration Ministries is looking for a volunteer who could commit to one day per week to help with job trips. "Job Trips" mean that the volunteer would take one to five refugees to a pre-planned and pre-mapped-out destination(such as a hotel or factory) in order to fill out applications or interview for available jobs. The volunteer would be expected to lead the refugees to the destination on public transportation, assist in filling out applications or wait outside during and interview, and then get the refugees back to the redline. We would fully train the student at our agency and would take them on one job trip to show them the ropes.
   
   These duties offer great interaction with the refugees and is a MUCH NEEDED position in serving today's refugees. Getting a job is hard work, but the rewards are great for the job seeker as well as the person assisting!
   
   Time: at least 5 consecutive hours per week
   
   Place: 4753 N. Broadway, Suite 401
   
   How to apply: Go to Interfaith's website at www.irim.org, click on "Volunteer," scroll to the bottom and click on "Open Volunteer Positions," scroll to the bottom and click on "Download Application Form." Fill this out and fax, mail, or email it to us. (Make sure to put Job Trip Volunteer as the position in which you are interested).
   
   Contact: Andrea Martinie
   
   E-Mail: amartinie@irim.org
   
   Call: 773-989-5647
   
   More Info: You will see plenty of other volunteer opportunities on our website! Job Trip Volunteer is new so it is not listed, but do not be deterred--we need you!
   
   Sponsor: Interfaith Refugee and Immigration Ministries
   
   

3. Chicago Canine Rescue

   
   Description: You are welcome to come play and handle dogs. We are in need of volunteers to help socialize homeless dogs and puppies.
   
   Time: varies
   
   Place: varies
   
   How to apply: Volunteer applications are available in our website at www.chicagocaninerescue.com
   
   Contact: Krista
   
   E-Mail: krista@chicagocaninerescue.com
   
   

4. A Community United for Progress

   
   Description: Centro Romero is a community center that serves more than 3,000 Latino immigrants a year on Chicago's northeast side. The Latino immigrant population confronts barriers to full social & civic participation: language, education, and lack of familiarity with the legal and social structures. High school dropout, poor academic achievement, violent behavior and substance abuse are symptoms of a population confronting these barriers.
   
   The legal department at Centro Romero needs volunteers on Saturday mornings from 9am to 1pm. Recently, TPS (temporary protective status) was extended for El Salvador. TPS is a legal protective status that people from countries afflicted by natural disasters or civil conflict. This means that Salvadoran immigrants have a few months to apply to obtain or extend their legal status in the U.S., meaning that the legal department is overwhelmed processing applications, since Centro Romero is the only community center in Chicago to:
   
   1. cater specifically to the needs of Central Americans, and
   2. has an accredited legal staff that can represent people
   
   Time: Saturday mornings from 9am to 1pm
   
   Place: 6216 N. Clark St., Chicago, IL 60660
   
   Contact: Frank Melone
   
   E-Mail: f.melone@centroromero.org
   
   Call: 773-508-5300
   
   

5. DePaul Community Service Association (DCSA) Positions Available!

   
   Description: Attention DePaul Students!
   We are recruiting students to apply for two DePaul Community Service Association (DCSA) positions that are currently open:
   
   Literacy Volunteers
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   Expectations: 3 Hours Week Volunteering at Site; 2 Hours of Recruiting and Community Building on Campus; 1.5 Hours of Weekly DCSA Meeting
   $1,000 St. Vincent de Paul Scholarship awareded for efforts.
   
   Contact: Karl Nass
   
   E-Mail: knass@depaul.edu
   
   

6. Mailing volunteer help needed!

   
   Description: Interfaith Worker Justice is about to send out two huge mailings about summer internship opportunities, and we could sure use your help in getting it out! If you are available February 2, February 3, or February 4 during the day for even just an hour, that would help us so much!
   
   Time: 9-5
   
   Place: 1020 W. Bryn Mawr, 4th Floor
   
   How to apply: Please give Mike Beckman a call at 773-728-8400 x13 or email at mbeckman@nicwj.org.
   
   Contact: Mike Beckman
   
   E-Mail: mbeckman@nicwj.org
   
   Call: 773-728-8400 x13
   
   More Info: It would be great for DePaul students to come in, help us out with a mailing, and learn about summer internship opportunities available to work with the religious community on campaigns that will win real improvements in working conditions for low-wage workers!
   
   

7. St. Vincent de Paul Parish Window/Food Pantry

   
   Description: The Outreach Commission is looking for volunteers for our Window/Food Pantry. With fall upon us many of our summer volunteers have gone back to their regular routines and we are in need of your volunteering efforts and time. We serve the homeless from 8:00-10:00am everyday of the week; therefore, many volunteers are needed to help serve sandwiches, coffee, and snacks to those in need. This is a great way to get involved in one of the parish's outreach opportunities on a weekly, bi-monthly, or monthly basis.
   
   Time: 8:00-10:00am
   
   Place: St. Vincent DePaul Parish
   
   Contact: Matt Doucet
   
   Call: (312) 953-6436
   
   

8. Institute on Philanthropy and Voluntary Service Scholarship

   
   Description: The Early Application Deadline for scholarship funding is quickly approaching for the Institute on Philanthropy and Voluntary Service, a
   dynamic summer program for undergraduate students interested in volunteerism and careers in the nonprofit sector.
   
   The 2005 summer institute will be held from June 4 through July 30, 2005 at Georgetown University in Washington, D.C.
   
   A substantial amount of scholarship funding is available and over half of all students accepted to the program receive a scholarship. Students
   are encouraged to apply by the early deadline of January 15, 2005 as acceptance, internship placement and scholarship decisions are made on a
   rolling basis. Students applying before this date will receive a 5% discount on their tuition balance. Scholarships are awarded based on
   academic excellence, leadership ability and financial need.
   
   This face-paced Institute offers a rigorous combination of professional experience, academic learning and service projects that will provide
   students with an unparalleled experience in the nation\'s capital.
   
   * Internships - Competitive placements with national & community nonprofit organizations
   * Classes - Up to 9 credit hours from Georgetown
   University
   * Housing - Furnished on-campus apartments
   * Service - Variety of hands-on community projects
   * Leadership Development - Leadership and career
   building activities
   * Scholarships - Over half of all students receive
   full or partial funding
   
   How to apply: Online applications are available at www.dcinternships.org/ipvs
   
   Contact: Shane Goldsmith
   
   E-Mail: sgoldsmith@tfas.org
   
   Call: 1-800-741-6964
   
   More Info: www.dcinternships.org/ipvs
   
   

9. DePaul Amate House Applications Available

   
   Description: AMATE HOUSE NOW ACCEPTING APPLICANTS FOR NEXT YEAR!!!
   Amate House at DePaul, located at 1022 W. Belden, is a Catholic program that provides students with an opportunity to live in an intentional community for one school year while exploring Catholic spirituality, social justice, service and simple living. During this year, house members participate in retreats; weekly community nights; a 3 credit course on Catholic Social Teaching; and a minimum of 6 service hours per week.
   
   Service opportunities include:
   -tutoring at low-income elementary/high schools schools
   -volunteering at homeless shelters and hospitality houses
   -volunteering at advocacy agencies for torture victims, undocumented immigrants, and people living with HIV and AIDS.
   *Service sites vary depending on the student's interests and the community's needs.
   
   We invite you to join us for dinner at Amate House every Sun., Mon., Tues., and Wed. beginning at 7pm.
   
   Place: 1022 W. Belden
   
   How to apply: Applications may be obtained in University Ministry, 3rd floor, Lincoln Park Student Center.
   
   Contact: Pauline Villapando, Amate Hous
   
   E-Mail: pvillapa@depaul.edu
   
   Call: 773-325-4490
   
   

10. National Student Partnerships-Chicago

    
    Description: NSP volunteers are trained to work one-on-one with members of the community by providing on-site and referral services. We help individuals with resumes, cover letters, job searches, applying for jobs and practicing for job interviews. Interested in volunteering please join us!
    
    
    
    Time: 4:30-8:30pm
    
    Place: 4750 N. Sheridan Rd, Room 371
    
    How to apply: Call or e-mail
    
    Contact: Ruth Sosnowski
    
    E-Mail: rsosnowski@nspnet.org
    
    Call: 773-303-0700
    
    More Info: www.nspchicago.org
    
    Sponsor: NSP Chicago
    
    

11. Sit Stay Read

    
    Description: SIT STAY READ needs volunteers with or without dogs for their programs in schools and community facilities. You can make a difference in the life of a child.
    
    Time: Varies according to program
    
    Place: Varies according to program
    
    How to apply: Visit or website at sitstayread.org and download a volunteer application or contact MaryEllen
    
    Contact: mschneider@sitstayread.org
    
    E-Mail: mschneider@sitstayread.org
    
    

12. Tutor Inner City High School Students

    
    Description: We are looking for bilingual college students who are interested in tutoring/mentoring Latino immigrant students. Tutors will work with students from Kelvyn Park High School, which is located in a Latino community and is 20 minutes west of DePaul. We ask that those who are interested, dedicate at least 2 hours a week. Immigrant students at Kelvyn Park are placed in school according to their age, not their educational level, which is why many of them are behind in school compared to their peers. Most of these students struggle with Math and with their ESL classes.
    
    Place: Kelvyn Park High School
    
    How to apply: If you would like to become a tutor please email a copy of your resume to Stephanie; or if you would like more information on the program you can reach the contact person and she could send you further information.
    
    Contact: Stephanie Loera
    
    E-Mail: fafita2000@hotmail.com
    
    Call: 773-505-7487
    
    More Info: All applicants must be bilingual: English/Spanish
    
    Sponsor: Program was designed by a DePaul Graduate Student in the Psychology Department
    
    

13. Kids Cafe Volunteers

    
    Description: Partners In Education, a program of Chicago Lights at Fourth Presbyterian Church, is welcoming new volunteers at Kids Café. Volunteers are needed to facilitate life skills lessons and assist with the evening meals provided to almost 500 children grades 1-12, primarily from primarily from the Cabrini-Green and Henry Horner Homes.
    
    Kids Café runs from 4:30pm to 6:00pm and offers activities such as goal setting, discussion sessions and conflict-resolution lessons that prepare youth to be responsible, self-reliant and caring adults. Students also learn about topics such as nutrition and exercise, self-esteem, substance abuse, as well as many more issues which are relevant to the children attending our program. The lessons, which are provided for volunteers, allow children to become active participants through a discussion-based format that encourages them to share their ideas, thoughts, and questions in a safe environment.
    
    Weekly volunteers are needed to work with teens on Monday or Tuesday evenings or Elementary-aged students on Wednesday or Thursday.
    
    Time: October 2, 2004 through May 12 2005.
    
    Place: Fourth Presbyterian Church, 126 E. Chestnut
    
    Contact: Beth Lambert, Education Progra
    
    Sponsor: Partners in Education, a program of Chicago Lights at Fourth Presbyterian Church
    
    

14. Teach Someone to Read

    
    Description: Lakefront Supportive Housing provides housing and supportive services to formerly homeless people. Volunteers are needed to tutor adults in reading, using computers and personal finances. Our mission is to build the abilities and sense of empowerment of our students, so they can successfully strive toward independent living and never face homelessness again.
    
    Time: 1 hour a week after initial training
    
    Place: Various convenient locations
    
    How to apply: Call or email expressing interest.
    
    Contact: Susan Thomas
    
    E-Mail: sthomas@lakefront.org
    
    Call: 312 447 4601
    
    More Info: This is a great oppportunity to make a meaningful and long-term impact on someone's life by teaching them a simple skill you have. We ask for a 4-6 month commitment to fully experience the rewards of the program.
    
    Sponsor: Sponsored by Illinois Secretary of State's Literacy Office
    
    

15. San Miguel, Back of the Yards Mentors Needed

    
    Description: Are you interested in making a positive impact on a young person? San Miguel school is looking for volunteer mentors to assist our high school students in the Graduate Support Program.
    
    The Graduate Support Program of San Miguel School gives financial, academic, and pastoral support to our middle school graduates throughout high school and into college. We offer weekly tutoring on Monday-Thursday from 4:30-7:00 pm as well as annual retreats, on-going social activities, and correspondence with families and schools.
    
    We are in special need of adults who are willing to walk with our students on their journey to high school graduation while tackling the challenges of being a young person in today's society.
    
    Time: Monday-Thursday from 4:30-7:00 pm
    
    Place: Please See Above
    
    Contact: Emily Vogel
    
    E-Mail: evsanmiguelchicago@hotmail.com
    
    Call: 773-890-0233 x103
    
    More Info: www.san-miguel.org
    
    

16. Hospice Volunteer

    
    Description: Odyssey Healthcare is seeking caring, empathetic volunteers to provide emotional support to terminally ill patients and their families. Commitment is one hour a week, times flexible. Free training provided.
    
    Time: Ongoing need
    
    Place: Chicago and suburbs
    
    Contact: Krista Motley, Volunteer Coord
    
    Call: (847)718-0517
    
    Sponsor: Odyssey HealthCare
    
    

17. Assist Under Privileged and/or Immigrant Children

    
    Description: Assist under privileged, under served and/or immigrant children between the ages of 7 and 14 with their homework. The program runs from 3:00 PM to 6:00 PM, MON. to THURS at the Albany Park, Bezazian, Edgewater, and Rogers Park branches of the Chicago Public Library...
    
    however, for your information, I wanted to let you know that the South East Asia Center Homework Assistance Program operates from 3:00 PM to 6:00 PM, Mon. to Thurs. at the Albany Park, Bezazian, Edgewater, and Rogers Park branches of the Chicago Public Library.
    
    Time: 3:00 PM to 6:00 PM.
    
    Place: Albany Park Branch Library, Bezazian Branch Library, Edgewater Branch Library, and Rogers Park Branch Library
    
    Contact: South East Asia Center
    
    E-Mail: seacyouth@yahoo.com
    
    Sponsor: South East Asia Center
    
    

18. Be an ACTIVATE human rights facilitator

    
    Description: activate! is a human rights education program run by Amnesty International. It recruits and trains local university students and school teachers to become human rights educators. Undergraduate students facilitate an 8-10 week course, one-class period per week, covering human rights issues integrated into the teacher's curriculum.
    
    If you are a university student in the Chicago area looking for a challenging and rewarding experience, and the chance to do voluntary work in human rights, then contact me now!
    
    Contact: Bela Mongia
    
    E-Mail: activatemw@aiusa.org
    
    Call: 312-435-6381
    
    More Info: Amnesty International visit: www.amnestyusa.org
    
    

19. Volunteer at Laboure House

    
    Description: Labouré House is a supportive, caring home sponsored by St. Vincent de Paul Center. It is a place where low-income seniors and college students live and learn together in harmony. The mission of Labouré House is to create an interdependent experience of collaborating individuals, and to encourage all who live and/or work in the house to benefit from its rich diversity.
    
    Since 1995, Labouré House has offered community living within St. Benedict Parish with private, individual bedrooms, home-cooked meals, laundry facilities and elevator access to all floors. Additionally, Labouré House offers many enriching activities and social opportunities for its residents. There are common areas for watching television together, playing cards or board games, using computers, and sharing meals. There is also a chapel for reflection and prayer, open to residents of all faiths.
    
    Seniors who live at Labouré House benefit from remaining independent, staying connected to the community and having the opportunity to share their wisdom with a younger generation. College students, serving as helpers to the senior residents, receive room and board in exchange for assisting with chores of daily living. Student helpers also gain community service experience while learning the value of, and values, of older adults.
    Labouré House is a unique community located in St. Benedict's former convent, 3938 North Leavitt. It is easily accessible by, and convenient to, public transportation. DePaul University's Lincoln Park campus is just a few minutes away.
    
    Time: Ongoing need
    
    Place:  Labouré House, 3938 North Leavitt Chicago, IL
    
    Contact: Carl Mainhart, Labouré House C
    
    Call: (773) 478-0576
    
    More Info: Carl Mainhart, Labouré House Coordinator, at (773) 478-0576, or Kathy Slover, Director of Senior Labouré House www.svdpc.org, cmainhart@svdpc.org; kslover@svdpc.org
    
    

20. St. Vincent de Paul Parish Window/Food Pantry

    
    Description: The Outreach Commission is looking for volunteers for our Window/Food Pantry. With fall upon us many of our summer volunteers have gone back to their regular routines and we are in need of your volunteering efforts and time. We serve the homeless from 8:00-10:00am everyday of the week; therefore, many volunteers are needed to help serve sandwiches, coffee, and snacks to those in need. This is a great way to get involved in one of the parish’s outreach opportunities on a weekly, bi-monthly, or monthly basis.
    
    Time: 8:00-10:00am everyday
    
    Place: St. Vincent DePaul Parish, Sheffield and Webster
    
    Contact: Matt Doucet
    
    Call: (312) 953-6436
    
    

21. Amigos de las Americas

    
    Description: The Chicago chapter of Amigos de las Americas invites individuals interested in community development, Latin American affairs and youth leadership development to join us in leading this effort. Amigos de las Americas sends students aged 16-24 to Latin American communities during the summer to live with families and work on projects identified by the community (building, teaching, painting, child development, etc.).
    Interested students, preferably advanced undergrads or graduate level, should contact Jim (JSander757@aol.com) or Soraya (Soraya@adelantechicago.org) to discuss the needs and goals for this year and beyond. We are especially interested in individuals who are seeking a long-term opportunity to volunteer to ensure that we can offer the Amigos experience to Chicago students years into the future. New leaders will have the opportunity to become involved in all aspects of building and managing the organization, including recruiting students at local high schools, facilitating cultural and service learning training, fundraising, administration, and financial management.
    
    Place: Latin America
    
    Contact: Jim
    
    E-Mail: JSander757@aol.com
    
    More Info: www.amigoslink.org
    
    

22. Volunteer in Your Community with other

    
    Description: National Student Partnerships is a national non-profit organization. It's mission is to direct the energy and innovation of young people toward ensuring that all community members have access to the services, opportunites, and attention that they need to pursue employment, self-sufficiency, and personal success. NSP volunteers are trained to work one-on-one with members of the community by providing on-site and referral services. We help individuals with resumes, job searches, housing searches, and referrals to other agencies they might not know about plus much more!
    
    
    Time: 3 hour a week commitment
    
    Place: 4750 N. Sheridan, #371. Only 4 stops north on the Red Line from the Lincoln Park campus.
    
    How to apply: If you are a student, you qualify! Call or email Courtney.
    
    Contact: Courtney Cotter
    
    E-Mail: courileigh@mchsi.com
    
    Call: 773-6871959
    
    More Info: Check us out at the Loop Winter Quarter Involvement Fair; 11th floor gallery of the DePaul Center (Loop Campus)
    
    

State & National Events/Activities

1. Building Bridges Prejudice Reduction Workshop- January 29

   
   Description: During this one-day workshop participants do a series of activities that empower individuals of all ages and backgrounds to take leadership in building inclusive communities.
   
   Time: 10 a.m. - 5 p.m.
   
   Place: Rutgers University, Camden Campus Center
   
   E-Mail: ncbiphila@aol.com
   
   Call: (215) 922-0744
   
   More Info: http://www.ncbiphila.org
   
   

2. Students, Youth, Organizers, and PEOPLE!!!- February 18

   
   Description: Join us in Chicago this February 18th - 21st
   for
   United Students for Fair Trade's
   2005 National Convergence.
   
   The Convergence is an incredible opportunity to meet and strategize
   with producers from six different countries, learn organizing skills in
   dozens of workshops facilitated by experienced organizers in the U.S. and
   abroad, and network with over 200 students and youth movement leaders
   from around the world.
   
   
   This is a powerful opportunity for social movers and shakers who are
   empowering alternatives to advance a movement that works to humanize
   our global and local economies.
   
   
   In the last year student organizers have taken the energy from the 2004
   USFT Convergence in Santa Cruz and changed the face of the Fair Trade
   Movement. We have converted a swath of campuses to Fair Trade including
   MIT, UMASS Boston, Arizona State, and are developing coordinated national
   campaigns. Students are also diving deeper into critical questions behind
   Fair Trade as USFT continues to offer opportunities to travel and work in
   collaboration with cooperative communities around the world.
   
   
   This year, in addition to a focus on Fair Trade Certified products such as
   coffee and crafts, the convergence will explore other topics such as the
   relationship between the Fair Trade model and domestic farmworker rights;
   organizing around other Fair Trade products such as cocoa and bananas;
   how Fair Trade coffee cooperatives relate to oppressed workers impacted
   by the coffee crisis; how students can create a more close-knit relationship
   with producers; how students can work together around the country to
   continue to expand and coordinate the Fair Trade movement; and much more.
   
   We need you and your friends to join us and carry on the amazing energy
   this year! Please visit www.usft.org to register.
   
   We'll see you in Chicago!!!
   
   Time: February 18th - 21st
   
   How to apply: ***Apply Now*** http://www.usft.org/convergence/application.php
   
   Contact: Christina Synowiec
   
   E-Mail: Synowics@muohio.edu
   
   Call: 502-419-3389
   
   

3. Civic Engagement: Beyond Voting and Volunteering- February 25

   
   Description: Over the past few years, there has been increasing emphasis on the civic development of young people. Campus Compact has moved towards a philosophy of the "engaged campus" reflecting a larger national trend for service and service-learning organizations to focus increasingly on civic engagement in order to bring attention to what many see as the deeper purpose of experiential education and community partnership.
   
   For the 2005 Annual PHENND Conference, we too will ask the questions: What is the relationship between service-learning and the development of long-term civic engagement? What is civic engagement? Volunteering? Voting? Or much more?
   
   We invite you to join us as we ask and answer these questions and many more.
   
   February 25: General Event
   Widener University
   The day will feature provocative speakers, elective workshops, and other activities designed to facilitate conversation and critical thinking about civic education, civic engagement, service-learning, and community partnership. As an event geared at administrator, faculty, student, and community participants, the day will also be a chance for currently active change agents to reflect and learn from each other. Activities will include a day-long line up of elective workshops, panels, and lunch time address from a keynote speaker.
   
   We are pleased to announce that Jane Eisner, columnist for the Philadelphia Inquirer, and author of the recent book Taking Back the Vote: Getting American Youth Involved in Our Democracy, will be the keynote speaker at this year's conference.
   
   In particular, the event will delve into the relationship of the work being done on today's college and university campuses — by students, staff, and faculty — and its potential for creating sustainable democratic communities.
   
   February 24: Pre-Conference
   Widener University
   
   In addition, we invite 25-30 participants to participate in an intimate discussion and dinner with Dr. James Birge, Executive Director of Pennsylvania Campus Compact. Dr. Birge is author of a forthcoming article entitled, "The Aesthetical Basis for Service-Learning" which argues that for many faculty the decision to integrate community service with teaching reflects more than a desire to improve pedagogy, but also signifies a deeper calling or commitment to lead an "engaged life" of scholarship, practice, and learning. The Pre-conference is intended for service-learning professionals that identify with this "deeper commitment" for a chance to reflect on what that means, how it shapes our work, and its relevance to the larger service-learning movement. Registration for this event is separate.
   
   Place: Widener University
   
   More Info: For more details, including registration visit http://www.upenn.edu/ccp/PHENND/events/2005conf.html
   
   

4. Make All Things New Ecumenical Advocacy Days for Global Peace with Justice- March 11

   
   Description: You are invited to participate in the third annual ecumenical gathering in Washington, D.C. addressing urgent global issues. The event will focus on critical regions and issues including: Africa, Asia, Latin America, the Middle East, the United States, Eco-justice, and Jubilee and economic justice.
   
   Sponsored by a broad range of churches and faith-based coalitions, the gathering will feature challenging speakers, issue briefings, advocacy training workshops and a Lobby Day on Capitol Hill, where participants will speak with their Senators and Representatives or key Congressional policy staff.
   
   Conference highlights also include common times for fellowship and networking, a keynote address and banquet dinner, and a special ecumenical service of worship for participants and the public.
   
   The gathering is cosponsored or supported by numerous churches, church agencies, and church-related organizations, including: Africa Faith and Justice Network * American Friends Service Committee * Catholic Conference of Major Superiors of Men's Institutes * Christian Church (Disciples of Christ) * Church of the Brethren Witness/Washington Office * Church World Service * Churches' Center for Theology and Public Policy * Churches for Middle East Peace * Episcopal Church USA * Evangelical Lutheran Church in America * Holy Name Province Franciscans * Interfaith Committee for Nuclear Disarmament http://www.zero-nukes.org/ * Interfaith Working Group on Trade and Investment * Jubilee USA Network * Latin America Working Group * Lutheran World Relief * Maryknoll Office for Global Concerns * Mennonite Central Committee/Washington Office * Missionary Oblates of Mary Immaculate Justice and Peace/Integrity of Creation Office * National Council of the Churches of Christ in the USA * Peaceful Ends through Peaceful Means * Presbyterian Church (USA) * Reformed Church in America * Stand With Africa * United Church of Christ * United Methodist Church General Board of Church and Society * and the Washington Office on Africa.
   
   Time: 11-14 March, 2005
   
   Place: Washington, DC
   
   Contact: Larry J. Goodwin, Associate Di
   
   Call: 202 832 3412
   
   More Info: For registration and other information, go to www.AdvocacyDays.org http://www.advocacydays.org/
   
   Sponsor: Africa Faith & Justice Network
   
   

Jobs & Internships

1. Richard J. Meister Scholarship and Robert R. McCormick-Tribune Internship

   
   Description: The Irwin W. Steans Center for Community-based Service Learning at DePaul University encourages students who are in good academic standing and who have demonstrated a commitment to community service to apply for the Richard J. Meister Scholarship (undergraduate, graduate, and SNL during AY 05-06) or the Robert R. McCormick-Tribune Internship (undergraduate seniors during AY 05-06).
   
   Recipients of the 2005-2006 Meister Scholarship will receive $1000.
   
   Students chosen to participate in the McCormick-Tribune Internship will receive $2000. The internship will take place during two quarters of the 2005-2006 academic year.
   
   How to apply: If students are interested in applying, please access either the following link: http://cbsl.depaul.edu/opportunities or download the application materials directly through: http://cbsl.depaul.edu/forms/McCormickApp05_form.doc http://cbsl.depaul.edu/forms/MeisterApp05_form.doc
   
   Contact: Howard Rosing
   
   E-Mail: hrosing@depaul.edu
   
   

2. Steans Center Student Assistant (Jumpstart Program)

   
   Description: 10-15 hours a week
   
   Experience
   -Administrative Experience
   -Proficient in MS Office (Word, Excel, Power Point, Publisher)
   -Proficient in Written and Oral Communication
   
   Expectations
   Administrative
   -Manage and maintain Jumpstart Service Hours; Maintain WBRS Database; Update and Assist Corps Members
   -Maintain Jumpstart E-mail Account; Respond to General Inquiries; Process Applications
   -Manage and Maintain Corps Member Files (Enrollment Forms, Medical Forms, AmeriCorps Service Records, etc.)
   -Input Corps Member Survey Data twice a year
   -Manage Literacy Tracking Data – submit to regional office
   -Purchase supplies (weekly session supplies; office supplies, etc.)
   -Submit information to Regional and National Jumpstart Office
   -Responsible for General Office Duties (copying, faxing, mailings, etc.)
   
   Training
   -Assist with Preparation of Corps Member Training and Leadership Institute Materials
   -When applicable, attend trainings and provide general support
   
   Recruitment/Marketing
   -Assist with Preparation of Recruitment and Marketing Materials
   -Assist with Planning and Coordination of Events
   -When applicable, attend events and provide general support
   
   Community Partner Outreach
   -Assist with maintaining positive community partnerships
   -Attend meetings and/or events with community partners
   -Assist with documentation requested by community partners
   
   Volunteer Recruitment and Coordination
   -Assist Student Volunteer Coordinator with recruitment materials and projects
   -When applicable, attend events and provide general support
   
   Other
   -Complete Other Tasks as Assigned by Supervisor
   
   Contact: Melissa Frazin
   
   Call: (773) 325 - 4104
   
   

3. Union Summer Paid Internship Program

   
   Description: Union Summer is a unique experience for juniors and seniors who are ready to graduate and become change agents in the world. It is a highly competitive program geared toward activists who have a track record of involvement or volunteerism especially regarding issues of social and/or economic justice.
   
   Ø Union Summer is a program for juniors and seniors who think they would like to become organizers or do some sort of social justice work. People who KNOW they want to do social change work. We need high quality folks who want to make a difference.
   
   Ø This is an intense experience. This is not a traditional kind of internship. You will work long irregular hours but it will be an experience you will never forget.
   
   Ø You will have an opportunity to work with union members and workers who are not yet union members but have the same concerns as all working people.
   
   Ø This is a 5 week internship that starts with an intense 1 week training before going out to the campaign you will be assigned to for 4 weeks. You will be paid a taxed stipend of $300 per week. Housing will be provided during your internship.
   
   
   Time: Summer 2005 Internship
   
   Place: DePaul
   
   How to apply: FOR AN APPLICATION OR INFORMATION CONTACT: Michael Wilmore (202) 230-4766 mwilmore@aflcio.org www.unionsummer.aflcio.org
   
   Contact: Michael Wilmore
   
   E-Mail: mwilmore@aflcio.org
   
   Call: (202) 230-4766
   
   

4. The Arab American Action Network (AAAN) Youth Program Coordinator

   
   Description: The AAAN's Youth Development Program seeks to empower Arab immigrant and Arab American youth through educational, recreational, arts and
   cultural, leadership development, and other creative programming.
   Our vision is for a strong community of Arab youth who have equitable opportunities to reach their personal and collective educational and career goals in a context of mutual respect and
   social justice.
   
   QUALIFICATIONS:
   Bachelor's Degree in Education or related fields, and at least three years' experience working with youth programs. Ability to speak Arabic preferred but not required. Understanding of Arab and Muslim culture preferred.
   
   SALARY:
   $27,000-$30,000, commensurate with qualifications and experience.
   
   JOB RESPONSIBILITIES:
   I. Coordinating a Comprehensive Youth Development Program:
   A. Developing a work program based on the vision and goals of the AAAN's Youth Development Program.
   B. Supervising the provision of individualized tutoring and homework assistance for youth participants between the ages of 6 and
   18.
   C. Developing culturally-relevant and age-appropriate curricula for the program.
   D. Coordinating and implementing structured recreational programs, including sports, arts and crafts, and creative _expression.
   E. Coordinating job and life-skills training workshops for youth.
   F. Organizing monthly educational and recreational activities ith the families and parents of youth participants, including college
   and financial aid workshops.
   G. Facilitating case management for the youth participants as needed, including visits to schools, homes, etc.
   H. Organizing and maintaining participant files.
   I. Organizing and maintaining program files, including daily sign-in sheets and project descriptions.
   J. Organizing and supervising special events and fieldtrips.
   K. Maintaining program budget in collaboration with Executive Director and Board Treasurer.
   L. Producing program reports for funders, Executive Director, and Board of Directors as needed.
   M. Producing and providing evaluations of the program with the youth participants and their families, and providing pre- and post-
   tests to gauge the educational level of the youth participants.
   
   II. Outreach and Recruitment of Youth Participants:
   A. Recruiting youth for programs by local outreach at elementary and high schools, including working with school counselors,
   volunteer service coordinators, administrators, and faculty to target the Arab constituency at the respective schools.
   B. Connecting with other AAAN programs, especially the Family Empowerment Program, and other community-based organizations, to
   recruit youth participants.
   C. Disseminating outreach and publicity materials throughout the community, and conducting home visits to recruit youth participants.
   
   III. Volunteer Recruitment and Training:
   A. Recruiting volunteers for programs, targeting the local Arab professional associations as well as local universities and colleges.
   B. Conducting background checks for volunteers, tutors, and mentors.
   C. Facilitating training for volunteers to provide individualized tutoring; homework assistance; structured recreational, sports, and
   arts activities; and mentoring.
   D. Supervising tutors and volunteers in the implementation of after-school and summer activities.
   E. Organizing and maintaining volunteer files.
   
   IV. Working closely with other AAAN staff in developing and implementing organization-wide events and activities, including fundraisers and the annual event; and attending regular staff
   meetings and some board meetings.
   
   The Youth Program Coordinator will be supervised by the Executive Director, and will report to the Executive Director and the full AAAN Board of Directors.
   
   How to apply: Please send a resume and 3 work-related references to Hatem Abudayyeh at hatem85@yahoo.com or fax to 773 436 6460. You will need to be available for an interview immediately.
   
   Contact: Hatem Abudayyeh
   
   Call: 773 436 6060, x. 101
   
   

5. Boys & Girls Clubs of Chicago Internships

   
   Description: Be part of a team of interns whose job is to conduct outcome measurement and evaluation of the overall agency
   
   
   Undergraduate Position
   
   Qualifications
   Education: Full-time enrollment in an accredited two- or four-year college. This internship must be used towards earning class credits or hours.
   
   Experience: Data collection and analysis
   Working with children in an after-school setting
   
   Skills: Data collection and analysis
   Proficiency in Microsoft Office Applications (especially Excel and Access). Ability to communicate well orally and in written form.
   
   Position Responsibilities:
   Responsibilities include but are not limited to:
   • Collecting data (i.e. conducting surveys on-site, reading past reports, etc.)
   • Data-entry
   • Data analysis
   • Administrative tasks
   • Other duties as assigned
   
   Gradute Position
   Job Summary: Direct and manage a team of interns whose goals are outlined in the Outcome Measurement Project Proposal (see below). Selected individual will have the opportunity to contribute to the development of the methodology used to evaluate and measure outcomes for Boys & Girls Clubs of Chicago. Upon satisfactory completion of the project, individuals will be candidates for any future contract work the agency may have to offer.
   Qualifications
   Education: Graduate level student who has completed an Evaluation course in their espective program or who is currently enrolled in one. Students with an emphasis in Evaluation preferred.
   
   Experience: Completion of evaluation courses required by the graduate program preferred
   Data evaluation and collection experience preferred.
   Individual familiar with after-school youth development preferred
   Skills: Individual must be self-sufficient, detail oriented, flexible, enthusiastic, and love working with children.
   Possess exceptional written and oral communication skills
   Fluent in all Microsoft Applications
   Ability to manage and motivate
   
   Position Responsibilities:
   Responsibilities include but are not limited to:
   • Collecting and analyzing data from local BGCC.
   • Provide support and guidance to the proper executives regarding the direction of the agency’s outcome and evaluation model (as outlined in the project proposal; see below).
   • Manage a team of interns to complete the goals set forth in the proposal below.
   • Other duties as assigned.
   
   Contact: Victor Ramos
   
   E-Mail: vramos@bgcc.org
   
   Call: (312) 427-4110
   
   

6. AFL-CIO Organizing Institute Paid Apprenticeship

   
   Description: BECOME A UNION ORGANIZER AFTER GRADUATION
   JOBS FIGHTING FOR SOCIAL JUSTICE!
   
   QUALIFICATIONS
   Commitment to social and economic justice and building the labor movement; energy and enthusiasm; leadership qualities; strong
   communication skills; strategic ability; willingness to work long and irregular hours; union, community or student organization experience preferred. People of color, bilingual applicants, and women are encouraged to apply.
   
   RESPONSIBILITIES
   Union organizers assist workers in gaining union representation, by educating people about their rights and explaining the union organizing
   process; recruiting, developing, and mobilizing worker organizing committees; developing and carrying out campaign lans; organizing around
   justice issues in the workplace.
   
   THE ORGANIZING INSTITUTE is a selective program that includes classroom training, field training, and job placement. Some of these jobs are
   city-based and some are regionally based. New organizers are assisting workers who are forming unions in all sectors of the economy,
   including manufacturing, retail, agriculture, healthcare, and hospitality. The steps of the program are the following:
   
   3-DAY TRAINING
   An intensive weekend course that teaches the basics of campaign tactics and strategy to potential organizers and assesses participant skills. Housing and food are provided. There is no fee for participants.
   
   APPRENTICESHIP
   Selected applicants go on to a paid two week orientation and then a paid three-month field training program on a union organizing campaign, during which they learn union-building skills first-hand. In some situations, trainees will have the option to hire into a union after the
   initial two-week training. Apprenticeship training includes a $450 weekly salary, housing, transportation, and affordable health
   insurance.
   
   JOB PLACEMENT
   Trainees who successfully complete the program are recommended by the Institute to be hired as union organizers by local and national unions.
   
   Placement rates for graduates are better than 95 percent. Ability to travel and/or relocate improves the likelihood of placement. Annual
   starting pay ranges from $25,000 to $35,000.
   
   www.organize.AFLCIO.org .
   
   Contact: Michael Wilmore
   
   E-Mail: mwilmore@aflcio.org
   
   Call: (202) 230-4766
   
   

7. Chicago Jobs with Justice Organizer Position

   
   Description: UE Organizer
   
   The United Electrical Workers (UE) is looking for an experienced, bilingual organizer to assist UE Locals in greater Chicago with organizing, contract negotiations, grievance and
   arbitration proceedings, leadership training and political action. Based at the UE office in Chicago, the successful applicant for this Field Organizer position will work with
   locals in the manufacturing sectors and participate in new organizing campaigns. Starting date is January 2005. Starting
   salary of up to $37,000, depending on experience. Benefits include fully paid health and pension, and $285 monthly car allowance (must have own car). Women are urged to apply. Persons
   of color are urged to apply. Spanish language skills are required.
   
   The first union ever chartered by the CIO, UE is a national independent union with members in 26 states and a proud, militant history of democratic, rank-and-file trade unionism,
   progressive political action and pioneering international solidarity work. A commitment to aggressive rank-and-file unionism is a job requirement.
   
   How to apply: Fax, e-mail, or send resume and cover letter (explain reasons for interest) to: Mark Meinster, International Representative United Electrical Workers (UE) 37 S. Ashland Ave. Chicago, IL 60607
   
   Contact: Mark Meinster, International R
   
   E-Mail: markmeinster@hotmail.com
   
   Call: (312) 829-8300
   
   

8. DePaul University Residence Director Immediate Opening

   
   Description: The RD is a full-time, live-in professional responsible for the educational administration of an area comprised of apartments in 14 different buildings including staff supervision, discipline, crisis response, community building and participation in departmental initiatives.
   
   The position supervises 11 RA staff in an area of about 700 residents (mostly sophomore, junior and senior status).
   The successful candidate will have a master's degree and prior residence life experience. A commitment to student development and multicultural education along with the ability to work in a fast-paced environment are critical. Competitive salary and excellent benefits.
   Pet policy.
   
   Contact: Darrell Hess, Assistant Direct
   
   E-Mail: resed@depaul.edu
   
   Call: 773-325-7196
   
   More Info: A position description is available on our web site http://studentaffairs.depaul.edu/resed.
   
   

9. Internship and Volunteer Opportunities at ArtSphere Inc.

   
   Description: Internship and Volunteer Opportunities at ArtSphere Inc.
   
   To support its mission of providing art education to children in low-income inner city, ASI offers creative internship and volunteer positions in both artistic and non-profit administration areas. Some recent projects include: Researching for grants, Teaching ceramics at community center, Providing educational information at events, Conducting mini art workshops at events, Conduct surveys of participant satisfaction, Teaching and facilitating mural painting, Teaching poetry and creative writing workshops, Planning community events, Teaching long term art workshops, Organizing volunteer teams Helping in Fundraising Events for ASI.
   
   We are also interested in hearing about exciting projects that you would like to contribute to ASI.
   
   Contact: ArtSphere Inc.
   
   E-Mail: kristin@artsphere.org
   
   Call: (215) 413-3955
   
   More Info: http://www.artsphere.org/
   
   

10. Chicago Public Schools Summer Fellows

    
    Description: CPS Summer Fellows is an exciting, six-week, paid internship for education majors. The teacher preparation program enables Fellows to gain hands-on training and development in a summer school classroom under the guidance and direction of a CPS mentor teacher. Program highlights include: $2,000.00 stipend, Complimentary housing, Transportation subsidy, Mentorship opportunities, Networking opportunities, Professional development.
    
    Free admission to Chicago's cultural and social attractions.
    
    Eligibility Requirements, Enrollment in a teacher preparation program, Completion of junior year, Demonstrated interest in teaching in an urban environment, GPA of 3.0 on a 4.0 scale (official transcript is required), Participation in extracurricular activities related to education, Two letters of recommendation
    
    Time: The 2005 CPS Summer Fellows Program begins on Sunday, June 26, 2005 and ends on Saturday, August 6, 2005.
    
    How to apply: Visit our website at www.cpssummerfellows.com. Online applications are available beginning December 1, 2004.
    
    Contact: Sabine Champagne, CPS Summer F
    
    E-Mail: cpssummerfellows@cps.k12.il.us
    
    Call: (773) 553-1150
    
    Note: Apply by February 28, 2005!
    
    

11. San Miguel Middle School in Back of the Yards Graduate Support Assistant

    
    Description: San Miguel Schools, Chicago is a private, Catholic educational institution that transforms lives through education, commitment and love. San Miguel is dedicated to changing the lives of the members of the communities it serves by targeting educationally underserved, poor youth who would not have an opportunity for a strong and positive Catholic education. San Miguel provides a nurturing environment that is designed to enhance the learning potential of each child through small classes and teacher to student ratios as well as consistent teacher intervention through individualized education in reading and math. The Graduate Support Program follows San Miguel middle school graduates through high school and continues to offer the support students need to succeed and to progress to institutions of higher learning, career training or other life supporting endeavors. Each middle school graduate is tracked through regular and frequent contact with high school teachers and administrators, conferences with parents and students, tutoring and retreats. Position Description: The Graduate Support Assistant will work with the staff of the Graduate Support Program in all of its dimensions in order to strengthen the potential of the San Miguel staff to help the middle school graduates succeed in high school and to graduate with a minimum 2.5 GPA. Graduate Support Assistant Average 20 hours per week doing a mix of the following components of the Graduate Support Program The goal of the San Miguel Graduate Support Program is to see every graduate finish high school with a minimum 2.5 GPA. 1) Work in the tutoring program (4 nights per week for 2.5 hours each night/4:30pm ? 7:00pm Monday Thursday) [10 hours] 2)Assist high school students with general course work 3)Assist in specific course content: math, French, science 4)Maintain order and an atmosphere of study in the classroom.
    
    Requirements: MUST have flexible school schedule. HOURS: Minimum requirement of 4:30 7:00 p.m., Monday through Thursday, for the entire school year. Please note that the school is located on the south side, so please factor in travel time. This position is open to undergraduate or graduate students.
    
    Position Title: Graduate Support Assistant
    
    Job Code: (Tutor) 7111
    
    Dept. /Org.: Steans Center
    
    Campus: Off Campus Ladder Level: C: At Least 1 2 Years Experience
    
    Work Study: Required
    
    Place: San Miguel School
    
    How to apply: Apply online through http://careercenter.depaul.edu if you are interested.
    
    

12. Protecting Animals, USA Web Designer

    
    Description: Protecting Animals, USA is looking for a skilled and experienced web designer to overhaul our page at: http://www.protectinganimals.org/index2.html
    
    Please look Online for all Information
    
    How to apply: email info@protectinganimals.org with a couple of sentences about why you feel you are a good candidate AND at least two samples of websites you have worked on.
    
    Contact: Danielle Marino
    
    E-Mail: info@protectinganimals.org
    
    

13. Paul Revere Elementary Pre-K Teacher

    
    Description: Paul Revere Elementary is seeking a highly-qualified, creative, and energetic Pre-K teacher to join the team launching an ambitious plan to provide high quality full-day, full-year pre-K instruction and child care in two classrooms. In partnership with the Chicago Public Schools Office of Early Childhood Education, Revere School's Pre-K program will partner with parents and the community to provide an enriched learning environment for 3 to 5 year olds, prepare our youngest students to enter Kindergarten eager to learn and ready to succeed, minimize transitions for the children who will now move seamlessly into Kindergarten in a familiar setting, free parents to go to work or school while their children are taught and cared for in a safe, friendly, and stimulating environment. The Teacher is responsible for planning, implementing, and coordinating, with others on a team, a comprehensive Pre-K education program for 3 to 5 year olds. The Teacher ensures that the education program is developmentally appropriate and meets the individual needs of the children as mandated by Head Start, State, and local standards.
    
    Education and Experience Requirements: Bachelor's Degree and Type 04 Education Certificate, Two years experience in a relevant early childhood group setting, Knowledge of early childhood curriculum and developmentally appropriate practice for ages or 3-5, Head Start Performance Standards, and of City and State licensing requirements, Master's Degree in Early Childhood Education or Child Development is a plus
    
    How to apply: please send your cover letter and resume to: Ms. Trina Cooper Business Manager Paul Revere Elementary School 1010 East 72nd Street Chicago, Illinois 60619
    
    Contact: Ms. Trina Cooper
    
    E-Mail: coopert@paulrevereschool.org
    
    

14. Project Assistant for DePaul Nursing Services

    
    Description: We are looking for an intern with a human service background to assist program operations of DePaul Nursing Services, the Academic Nursing Practice unit of the Department of Nursing at DePaul. The intern will assist the Director and professional staff with starting and organizing a nursing network of faculty practice arrangements that serve the homeless and uninsured, and provide student learning experiences. The ideal candidate will have excellent organizational, interpersonal, and computer skills. Duties will include expediting affiliations and making site visits; attending meetings and taking notes; occasional mailings, chart review, and filing; budget management; and launching and maintaining a patient documentation database. HIPPA training required.
    
    The ideal candidate will have a flexible schedule, a good working knowledge of Microsoft Office applications, excellent interpersonal skills and attendance, and comfort working with an extremely diverse clientele and staff. The specific hours of this position are flexible within a maximum of 15 hours per week to start. Salary: $10/hour.
    
    How to apply: Application on-line at the Career Center: http://careercenter.depaul.edu/
    
    

15. Office of International Education at Wisconsin-Green Bay

    
    Description: Below, please find a job announcement for an opening in the Office of International Education at the University of Wisconsin-Green Bay. International Education Student Services Program Manager: The Office of International Education, which is responsible for overseeing international student services and arranging for U.S. students to study abroad, is seeking to hire a Program Manager to report to the Director. The Program Manager will serve as the PDSO and RO for SEVIS, so must have knowledge of Federal regulations for F & J visas, and must assist and advise incoming and outgoing students. Bachelor's degree required; Master's degree preferred. Must have excellent communication, promotional and computer skills and demonstrate cross-cultural sensitivity. Full time academic staff appointment, salary competitive and commensurate with experience. Starting date: As soon as possible.
    
    How to apply: Send letter of application, resume, unofficial copy of transcripts and names, addresses, and telephone numbers of three professional references to: Dr. Joyce Salisbury, Associate Dean Liberal Arts and Sciences, University of Wisconsin Green Bay 2420 Nicolet Drive Green Bay, WI 54311-7001.
    
    Contact: Dr. Joyce Salisbury, Associate
    
    E-Mail: salisbuj@uwgb.edu
    
    Call: 920-465-2336; FAX: 920-465-271
    
    More Info: Please visit our web site at http://www.uwgb.edu/international/ First screen: August 1, 2004; position open until filled. UW-Green Bay is an AA/EO employer. Names of applicants may be disclosed unless requested otherwise. Names of finalists will be released. To view the full job description, please visit the University of Wisconsin-Green Bay website: www.uwgb.edu.
    
    

16. Civic Reflection Resource

    
    Description: Civic reflection is the practice of reflecting on giving, serving, associating or leading through reading and discussion. This simple practice can help those who are engaged in civic life to step back and reflect on the purposes and consequences of their activity.
    Civicreflection.org is a resource for people seeking to learn more about civic reflection. At its heart is an electronic library of suggested readings that can be sorted by questions and topics. The website also includes guidance on organizing programs and a facilitators' forum.
    
    How to apply: 
    
    Contact: Liz McCabe Park
    
    E-Mail: epark@bates.edu
    
    More Info: http://www.civicreflection.org/
    
    Sponsor: Maine Campus Compact
    
    

17. Intern/Volunteer with Heartland Alliance

    
    Description: The International Refugee Center of Heartland Human Care Services provides refugee resettlement services for recent arrivals from around the world. This agency helps families find housing, jobs, health care, education, and other resources essential to their adaptation to the United States. In recent years, clients have come primarily from Somalia, Liberia, Ethiopia, Kenya, Eritrea, Sudan, and Cambodia. Like so many direct service providers, we rely on volunteers and interns to provide the best and most holistic services possible to our clients.
    The programs provided by the International Refugee Center are well established and trusted in the refugee community in Chicago. Volunteers and interns who join these programs work with the guidance of an experienced, multinational staff. Because our work is focused on individuals, families or small groups, those involved often establish close connections and are encouraged to maintain long-term relationships. Volunteers and interns get the rewarding opportunity to become part of a child or family's life, learn their culture and strengths, and provide much needed and appreciated education support and friendship.
    
    There are three programs currently in need of volunteers: K-12 Refugee Children's Project, the Substance Abuse Prevention Program, and the Employment Based English & Job Readiness Training Program. We aim to match your experience and talents with our opportunities and needs.
    
    Place: 4411 N. Ravenswood, Chicago, IL 60640
    
    E-Mail: cgreen@heartlandalliance.org
    
    Call: 773-728-5960 x 311
    
    More Info: We are located at Ravenswood and Montrose. One block east of Damen and Montrose.
    
    

18. Summer Job Opportunities

    
    Description: We currently recruit students from over 2000 colleges across the USA for 400+ summer job opportunities at 3 co-ed Pennsylvania Summer Camps.
    
    Contact: Chris Marangon
    
    E-Mail: info@campcayuga.com
    
    Call: 908-470-1224
    
    More Info: www.campcayuga.com
    
    

19. Chaplain for Catholic Community & Ritual Life (CCRL) Job Opening

    
    Description: University Ministry
    Full-Time, Exempt, 12 Month
    
    General Summary:
    The Chaplain for CCRL coordinates all aspects of our Catholic community and ritual life by planning and organizing a cohesive Catholic leadership community, in a manner consistent with department standards. The Chaplain provides comprehensive coordination for all department-sponsored ritual and liturgy, including special ritual and liturgical activities such as memorial services, the Baccalaureate Mass, Mass of the Holy Spirit and similar events. Part and parcel of the ritual life includes, overseeing the proper upkeep of the department’s sacred spaces. As mentor to Project Connect Interns and student leaders, the Chaplain is responsible for their recruitment, training and formation. The position requires that the Chaplain be available during evening hours to accommodate the student ministry experience. The position develops and maintains a clear vision and coordination of a Catholic Community and Ritual Life consistent with Catholic doctrine and practices. As an integral member of the University Ministry staff, the Chaplain participates in all aspects of the department’s vision and mission.
    
    Position Qualifications:
    Master of Divinity Degree and/or graduate education in liturgical/sacramental studies.
    Experience in a ministry in higher education.
    Enthusiasm for ministry to, with, and for young adults in a higher education context.
    Commitment to work collaboratively with University staff, faculty and administration.
    
    Place: University Ministry, DePaul University
    
    How to apply: Apply at DePaul University Human Resources: https://hr.depaul.edu/index.asp
    
    Contact: F. Javier Orozco, SFO
    
    E-Mail: jorozco@depaul.edu
    
    More Info: Also email cover letter and resume to Javier Orozco, SFO
    
    Sponsor: University Ministry, DePaul University
    
    

20. Intern with Call To Action

    
    Description: Call To Action is a progressive church reform movement, advocating for the ordination of women, optional celibacy for priests, Church accountability, equality for homosexuals and minority groups, more focus on the church's social justice teaching, and an empowered laity.
    
    The position open is NextGen Program Development Intern. This internship would entail working on small faith community development, organizing and creating resources for progessive faith groups.
    
    Time: flexible (15-40 hrs/wk)
    
    Place: 2135 W. Roscoe, Chicago, IL, 60618
    
    How to apply: Submit cover letter & resume (via email, mail, or fax: 773-404-1610) to Crystal Chan.
    
    Contact: Crystal Chan
    
    E-Mail: crystalchan@cta-usa.org
    
    Call: (773) 404-0004 x285
    
    More Info: CTA's internship program provides the opportunity to gain new work skills and network within the church reform movement and justice & peace circles.
    
    

Funding

1. US Department of Health and Human Services

   
   Deadline: 
   
   Description:  National Institutes of Health (NIH)/National Institute on Alcohol Abuse and Alcoholism
   
   Title: NIH Support for Conferences and Scientific Meetings
   Supports scientific meetings, conferences, and workshops on all health issues related to alcohol abuse and alcoholism, including the biomedical, behavioral, and social consequences of alcohol use and abuse.
   
   How to apply: http://www.niaaa.nih.gov/
   
   

2. Illinois Board of Higher Education

   
   Deadline: January 14
   
   Description: Illinois Cooperative Work Study Program
   
   Supports student cooperative work study programs that benefit students academically and financially; reduce reliance on student loans; enhance public-private sector partnerships; and encourage students to seek permanent employment in Illinois.
   
   E-Mail: ospr@depaul.edu
   
   More Info: http://www.ibhe.state.il.us/Grants/RFP/FY2005/WRKSTY/default.htm
   
   Sponsor: Office of Sponsored Programs and Research
   
   

3. Cognition and Student Learning

   
   Deadline: January 16
   
   Description: Department of Education
   
   Supports research that utilizes cognitive science to develop, implement, and evaluate approaches that promise to improve learning in education delivery settings.
   
   Contact: http://www.ed.gov/programs/edr
   
   E-Mail: ospr@depaul.edu
   
   

4. White House Fellowships

   
   Deadline: February 1
   
   Description: President’s Commission on White House Fellowships
   
   Provides fellowships for eligible scholars to participate in the day-to-day business of governing the nation.
   
   
   How to apply: http://www.whitehousefellows.gov/about/index.html
   
   Contact: http://www.whitehousefellows.gov
   
   

5. Implementation Grants for Special Projects

   
   Deadline: February 3
   
   Description: National Endowment for the Humanities
   
   Supports a variety of public humanities program formats, including discussion forums, hands-on learning experiences, discussion series based on reading or film-viewing, multi-faceted conferences, or symposia..
   
   
   Contact: http://www.neh.gov/grants/guid
   
   More Info: http://www.neh.gov/grants/guidelines/implement-special.html
   
   

6. The Arts and Cultural Politics of Carnival

   
   Deadline: February 11
   
   Description: The University of Iowa
   
   Provides fellowships for scholars, visual artists and performing artists from a wide array of fields, including, but not limited to theatre, visual arts, anthropology, music, history, political theory, literature, Latin American studies performance studies and gender studies..
   
   More Info: http://www.uiowa.edu/obermann/seminars/SummerSem/2005/stipend2005.html
   
   

7. American Music Abroad

   
   Deadline: February 15
   
   Description: Agency: Department of State
   
   Provides an opportunity for international audiences to experience American musical life, highlighting our country’s cultural history as well as the contemporary cultural scene, and allowing American performers to learn about life and culture in the foreign host countries.
   
   How to apply: www.exchanges.state.gov/education/rfgps/menu.htm
   
   More Info: Inquiries, Questions, Suggestions To ospr@depaul.edu
   
   

8. Typical/Disordered Language: Phenotype Assessment Tools Grant

   
   Deadline: February 24
   
   Description: Agency: Department of Health and Human Services
   
   Seeks exploratory/developmental applications to address adapting, norming, or developing language measures that can be used in the characterization of the behavioral phenotypes of language disorders and specific aspects of typical language acquisition.
   
   
   Contact: Office of Sponsored Programs a
   
   E-Mail: ospr@depaul.edu
   
   More Info: Listing: http://grants1.nih.gov/grants/guide/rfa-files/RFA-DC-05-001.html
   
   

9. Fulbright Senior Scholar Program

   
   Deadline: February 25
   
   Description: Agency: U.S. Department of State
   
   Provides funding to send qualified U.S. scholars and professionals abroad to lecture, conduct research, and provide academic consulting at overseas institutions.
   
   
   How to apply: Listing: http://www.exchanges.state.gov/education/rfgps/feb25rfgp.htm
   
   Contact: Office of Sponsored Programs a
   
   E-Mail: ospr@depaul.edu
   
   

10. Scholarships for Postgraduate/Postdoctoral Studies in Greece Offered to Nationals from Western Europe, U.S.A., Canada, Australia, New Zealand and Japan

    
    Deadline: February 28
    
    Description: Agency: Republic of Greece
    
    Offers scholarships for doctoral or postgraduate studies; postdoctoral research studies; further education in Greek language, literature, philosophy, history, and art; attendance of seminars for specialization in the fine arts; and collection of research data.
    
    How to apply: Listing: http://www.iky.gr/scholarships/allodapoi/default.htm
    
    Contact: Office of Sponsored Programs a
    
    E-Mail: ospr@depaul.edu
    
    

11. Teachers for Africa Program

    
    Deadline: February 28
    
    Description: Agency: International Foundation for Education and Self Help
    
    Places accredited teaching professionals, administrators and college professors in sub-Saharan African countries to assist in developing improved methods of school curriculum through teacher training and observation; strengthen administration and management capabilities in educational settings in African nations; and provide innovative methods and pedagogical techniques for instruction in classroom settings.
    
    How to apply: Listing: http://www.ifesh.org/teachers.html
    
    Contact: Office of Sponsored Programs a
    
    E-Mail: ospr@depaul.edu
    
    

New Resources

1. Take Action for Health Care Justice

   
   Description: Governor Blagojevich signed the Health Care Justice Act of 2004(HB 2268) in August. The Act directs the Governor and Legislature to enact a universal, accessible, affordable, quality health plan for Illinois by 2007. Now we need Mr. Blagojevich publicly promote this plan.
   
   Please, we need you to call the Governor and Thank him for his support of this bill.
   Ask him to promote it by highlighting it in his State of the State Address on February 2, 2005.
   (Governor's Offices: 312-814-2121 in Chicago or 217-782-6830 in Springfield)
   
   

2. The Obesity Epidemic: What Schools Can Do

   
   Description: The epidemic of obesity among school children and youth in the United States threatens to obscure the goal all state education policymakers share to prepare students for a full and productive future. Consequently, writes Brenda Welburn, state boards have no choice but to examine their policies on health and physical education to help reverse the growing overweight problem. Failure to do so decreases the chances of educating all children to high standards and amounts to negligence of the duty to assure that students are prepared to lead healthy lives and make good decisions once they leave our schools. As the articles in this issue of the "Standard" clearly show, the statistics demonstrating the extent of childhood obesity are overwhelming. And because children model the behavior of their parents, the escalating obesity rate among adults looms as another indicator that the number of children who are obese will continue to increase. Without comprehensive intervention and education, the problem is destined to deteriorate further. The harms associated with obesity are physical, social, and emotional. The social and emotional problems often impede classroom adjustment and performance. Changing the way students eat and exercise is not an easy task, but there are policy
   levers available.
   
   More Info:  http://www.nasbe.org/Standard/index.html
   
   

3. Teaching Critical Thinking in Schools

   
   Description: "Critical thinking is the heart of our curriculum," an elementary school principal told Susan Black, so she expected to see kids deeply engaged in high-level thinking. Instead she found a few feeble attempts to add "thinking skills" to lessons. And she discovered that, with few exceptions, teachers had muddled notions about critical thinking and little training in developing their students' thinking skills. Students should be taught to "reason their way" into school subjects, instead of being spoon-fed information that they memorize and then forget. Schools should see to it that students become progressively "more disciplined in their reasoning, and more self-critical and self-directed in the process and products of their thinking" as they advance through the grades.
   
   More Info: http://www.asbj.com/current/research.html
   
   

4. The National School Boards Association (NSBA)

   
   Description: The National School Boards Association (NSBA) has released a report on ways that school boards are supporting after-school and summer programs. Building and Sustaining After-School Programs: Successful Practices in School Board Leadership features eight school districts whose boards are providing strategic and innovative leadership for after-school programs through policy and partnerships.
   
   The districts featured in the report include:
   
   * Chesterfield County Public Schools, VA
   * Covington Independent Public Schools, KY
   * Helena Public School District #1, MT
   * Palm Beach County Schools, FL
   * Sacramento City Unified School District, CA
   * Sauk Prairie School District, WI
   * Sycamore Community Unit District #427, IL
   * Traverse City Area Public Schools, MI
   
   In Covington, for example, the school board recognized its students needed extra help and that their schools were not being used after the regular school day ended. "It's not rocket science to look at those buildings [and realize] they represent a huge investment in bricks and mortar," said one Covington school board member. "It's nonsense to leave them vacant." The board approved the after-school program for all eight of its schools. "To us, it's not just a matter of, 'Well, if we can get the federal [21st Century Community Learning Centers] money, fine,'" he says. "... This program is not just a frill; it's a critical component of our arsenal to succeed, a major quill in our quiver." An independent evaluation of Covington's after-school programs has shown positive results academically, better student attendance, and fewer discipline problems.
   
   Building and Sustaining After-School Programs: Successful Practices in School Board Leadership was produced through NSBA's Extended-Day Learning Opportunities (EDLO) program, funded by the Charles Stewart Mott Foundation.
   
   To download the 38-page report, go to the EDLO Online Resource Center at http://www.nsba.org/edlo and click the link in the second paragraph. Print copies of the report will be available soon, so please check back in the next few weeks!
   
   

5. A New Way to Help Chicago Public School Teachers

   
   Description: DonorsChoose is an organization that screens and posts proposals submitted by Chicago Public Schools teachers. You go to their website, www.donorschoose.org and click on Chicago (at the bottom of the screen). From there you can choose from literally dozens of proposals by CPS teachers. You can fully or partially fund many of the proposals, or you can give a lump sum to fund proposals chosen by the staff.
   
   Contributions are tax-deductible, and you will receive photographs, student thank-you notes, a teacher letter, and receipts for the project you choose to sponsor.
   
   This is one of the most tangible ways to impact classrooms in Chicago Public Schools.
   
   

6. Tsunami Prayer Resources

   
   Description: www.CRSCampusConnection.org
   
   When you click on the "Tsunami Disaster" link you'll find:
   *a prayer service
   *memorial prayer cards
   *Tsunami talking points for speakers/discussions
   *Indonesian and Indian simple meal recipes
   *Plus other resources
   
   several of the items can also be found at: http://www.catholicrelief.org/our_work/where_we_work/overseas/asia/tsunami/volunteers.cfm .
   
   
   How to apply: www.CRSCampusConnection.org
   
   Contact: kevin kostic
   
   Call: 410-951-7430
   
   

7. Support the National Housing Trust Fund

   
   Description: There is current legislation in Congress trying to establish the National Housing Trust Fund. However, the Financial Services Committee, which is in charge of it, has not taken any action on it. Please consider contacting your representative in Congress to urge them to sign a discharge petition so this important legislation can proceed. Congress resumes TODAY, November 15.
   
   You can learn more about the National Housing Trust Fund at **www.nhtf.org
   and find out if your state representatives are co-sponsors at *http://www.nhtf.org/Involved/housecontacts.asp
   
   Then, email your representative to tell him or her to support the NHTF. A form is provided at **http://www.congress.org/congressorg/webreturn/?url=/nlihc/issues/alert/?alertid=6340541
   
   

8. Illinois Displaced Worker Prection Act

   
   Description: On New Year's Eve, Socorro, a janitor working in an office building in Des Plaines was fired without warning. She hadn't done anything wrong - - but the managers of the building she cleaned had decided to switch cleaning contractors. The new cleaning company brought in new workers, and Socorro was out of a job. It has been a terrible hardship for Socorro, her husband, and their nine children, as she now must commute to a factory job and earns just $5.55 an hour. She earned $8.85 an hour and had full family health care as a janitor. Back at the office building, the janitors who replaced her and her coworkers are being paid only $7.75 an hour, work part-time, and are not provided with any health insurance.
   
   Socorro is not alone. In just the past year, the same thing happened to Sofie in Naperville, Bill in Chicago, and 50 other union janitors who are members of SEIU Local 1. As the trend to use subcontractors to provide cleaning, security, and other services increases, more and more workers have to worry about whether their jobs will still be around tomorrow, and more and more living wage, permanent jobs are being replaced by temporary, part-time, low-wage positions.
   
   The Illinois Displaced Worker Protection Act will help protect the living wage jobs that janitors and community supporters have fought so hard for through Justice for Janitors campaigns. It will help prevent more janitors from experiencing the unnecessary hardship that Socorro, Sofie, Bill, and dozens of other janitors have faced. This legislation will require new cleaning contractors and building owners to let the current janitors stay for at least 25 days, and keep them if their job performance is satisfactory, instead of replacing them without even giving them a chance.
   
   The Illinois Displaced Worker Protection Act passed in the Illinois House by an impressive 112 - 3 margin in the spring. In November, the Illinois Senate will vote on the measure, and a building owners' association is now lobbying strongly against it. Please call, write, or meet with your state Senator to explain how important this bill is. Urge her/him to vote for HB 4241. Illinois janitors and living wage jobs deserve a chance!
   
   
   Contact: Jennifer
   
   Call: 773-728-8400 x 44
   
   

9. Sign the Sweat- Free Cintas Pledge

   
   Description: In response to worker reports of unsafe and unjust conditions at Cintas facilities and subcontractors throughout the country and in overseas sites, clergy and congregation members are encouraged to sign a pledge of support for Sweat-Free uniforms and laundry services. The pledge states:
   
   We, the undersigned, guided by our faith, support employees' right to:
   
   *Be paid a living wage,
   *Affordable health benefits,
   *Dignity on the job,
   *A safe and healthy work environment, and
   *The right to organize.
   
   We will encourage our members and communities not to renew contracts or begin business with Cintas until Cintas honors the five principles listed above.
   
   
   
   
   How to apply: If you would like to sign the pledge, please contact Jennifer Barger at 773-728-8400 x 44 with your name, congregation, address, phone number, and email address. For more background info on the campaign, visit http://www.nicwj.org; to read the report, Airing Dirty Laundry. Also visit http://www.unitehere.org; and click on the Cintas button under "Hot Issues."
   
   Contact: Jennifer Barger
   
   Call: 773-728-8400 x 44
   
   More Info: For more background info on the campaign, visit http://www.nicwj.org; to read the report, Airing Dirty Laundry. Also visit http://www.unitehere.org; and click on the Cintas button under "Hot Issues."
   
   

10. Catholic Network of Volunteer Service Volunteer Directory

    
    Description: Here ye, here ye, Catholic Network of Volunteer Service (CNVS) would like to announce the arrival of RESPONSE 2005, an annual directory with over 200 faith based volunteer opportunities in all 50 states, the District of Columbia and 108 other nations and territories. The RESPONSE 2005 directory may be viewed online at www.cnvs.org. You may also email volunteer@cnvs.org or call 1 800 543 5046 to order your own FREE copies!
    
    Contact: Catholic Network of Volunteer
    
    E-Mail: volunteer@cnvs.org
    
    Call: 800-543-5046
    
    More Info: http://www.cnvs.org
    
    

11. Catholic Relief Services

    
    Description: It can be a challenge to connect college students to global issues. That's why I hope this web site will be an effective resource for student leaders, campus ministers, university faculty and staff. Please visit it today www.crscampusconnection.org . There are free resources available on the 2004 Election, HIV/AIDS, Fair Trade, Sudan and a number of other important topics. Excellent for small discussion groups, retreats, or a class. If you like it, pass on the link to other folks you feel would benefit from it.
    
    Catholic Relief Services www.catholicrelief.org is the official international relief and development agency of the US Catholic community. We're working hard in 94 different countries and territories, but we realize that what we do overseas, is directly tied to the decisions of Catholics at home.
    
    Together, we can help shape a more informed and active Catholic student community.
    
    Contact: www.crscampusconnection.org
    
    

12. September-December Photo Exhibits

    
    Description: 
    "Cape Flats: Life and Culture in Townships of Cape Town"
    DePaul Art Museum
    
    "Amulets and Dreams: War, Youth and Change in Africa"
    Schmitt Academic Center (SAC) Room 551 2320 North Kenmore Avenue
    
    

13. Office of LGBTQA* Student Services *(Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender, Questioning, and Allies)

    
    Description: DePaul University, like many universities across the country, has been faced with the challenge of addressing the needs, concerns, and issues of lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender students, staff, and faculty since the 1970s.
    
    In the fall of 2003, an Ad Hoc Committee of students, staff, faculty and alumni formed to evaluate and assess the needs of DePaul's LGBTQ student population and the existing resources and services addressing the needs of this group. The committee has held regular monthly meetings since then and has engaged in active dialogue concerning issues of LGBTQ student safety, visibility, and access to resources on campus. The Ad Hoc Committee found that DePaul University's responses to the needs, issues, and concerns of LGBTQ students, staff, and faculty in terms of support services, resources, programming, and curriculum has been inconsistent at best, and sorely lacking at worst.
    
    In an effort to assess the needs and issues at DePaul, the Committee developed and distributed an LGBT Resource Center Survey to 1000 undergraduate students. The survey responses demonstrated: a general lack of knowledge about LGBT issues, a relative ignorance about LGBT needs and concerns, and a significant number of people who indicated anger and hostility toward LGBT identities, issues, and concerns. Those students who identified as LGBT, however, communicated a strong need and interest in the development of support systems, resources, and programming around LGBT issues.
    
    Given the need for a more comprehensive approach to supporting LGBTQ students on campus and the need for education and awareness about LGBTQ issues, the committee has both proposed and been approved for an Office of LGBTQA Student Services. We believe that DePaul University will greatly benefit from such an office because it would make available a number of much needed services for the LGBTQ community as well as help to educate the entire DePaul community about LGBTQ issues in an effort to create a better climate for LGBTQ members of the community. The Office of LGBTQA Student Services will also allow the university to continue its evolution and become a more progressive, diverse, and supportive community.
    
    The mission of the office includes the following:
    
    To provide a safe environment for LGBTQ students to gain support, understanding, and acceptance through referral to the availability of multicultural resources at DePaul and in Chicago and to an LGBTQ student mentoring program, to educate the broader DePaul community through programming that explores LGBTQ issues, histories, cultures, and identities in an effort to address homophobia, heterosexism, and transphobia and their inter-relatedness to race, ethnicity, religion, and culture, to provide resources and referrals to address the very specific and unique needs of LGBTQ students, staff, and faculty and that recognize their racial, ethnic, and cultural backgrounds, and To represent and advocate around LGBTQ concerns to university offices, committees, programs, and departments. The center would sustain and develop visibility, a sense of community, and knowledge of diverse LGBTQA identities and communities.
    
    Place: 2250 N Sheffield Ave, Suite 307
    
    Contact: Nicole Perez, Graduate Assista
    
    E-Mail: nperez@depaul.edu
    
    Call: 773-325-7294
    
    

14. Disrupting Perceptions: A Photographic History of the Kano Palace, Nigeria

    
    Description: Disrupting Perceptions: A Photographic History of the Kano Palace, Nigeria Photographs by Heidi Nast, 2002 2003 Humanities Center Faculty Fellow, Associate Professor, International Studies. Complementing her scholarly work on the political geography of concubines and the importance of reproduction in shaping early agrarian states in West Africa, Heidi Nast has created an exhibition of photography documenting the history of the Kano Palace, the largest and oldest extant palace in West Africa. This exhibition debuted in 2003 at the DuSable Museum of African American History.
    
    
    Time: TBA
    
    Place: TBA
    
    Contact: Humanities Center
    
    Call: 773-325-4580
    
    Sponsor: Humanities Center
    
    Note: All events are free and open to the public
    
    

15. Anti Violence Education New Spoken Word Performances and Body Image and the Media workshop

    
    Description: My name is Nancy Hulse, and I produce live, multimedia programs about women's issues. I currently have two main shows in production: "That Ain't No Way to Treat a Lady", which deals with relationship violence and, "A Rose by Any Other Name", which illustrates the impact of rape on women in our society. Recently I have developed two new "SPOKEN WORD" versions of my shows to help me reach the widest possible audience with this important message. Same content, same impact, but less technical and more intimate in nature. The full "Theatrical" versions of these shows are, of course, still available.
    
    My shows provide a unique and powerful way to educate students about these important issues. They are ideal for orientations, anti violence programs, women's studies, criminal justice, health, and other related activities. Please read the newspaper article (link below) about my performance at Pittsburg State in Kansas, and visit the link and my web site for further information. I look forward to hearing from you.
    
    Contact: Nancy Hulse, Womynkind Product
    
    Call: 888-578-9847
    
    More Info: http://www.womynkind.org News Link: http://www.morningsun.net/stories/041300/loc_0413000001.shtml
    
    

16. Report Compares EITC and Food Stamp Program Participation

    
    Description: A new report by the Urban Institute illustrates the important relationship between the EITC and Food Stamp Program in supporting low income families. The report, "Relationship between EITC and Food Stamp Program (FSP) Participation among Households with Children," pays specific attention to the negative impact of EITC on FSP participation. The study found that while EITC payments did not reduce the potential size of a household's food stamp allotment under FSP rules, they did add to the household's resources. Therefore the EITC has the potential to reduce the household's willingness to participate in the FSP.
    
    Contact: Mike Beckman
    
    E-Mail: mbeckman@nicwj.org
    
    More Info: http://www.ers.usda.gov/publications/efan04002/ Possible Resources Available "Building Prosperity and Abundance in your Community: A Guide to Launching a Financial Education Program in Your Church" "Inside Out: Tools to help faith-based organizations measure, learn and grow" "From the Inside Out: Coming Home from Prison to the Islamic Faith" "Back into the Fold: Helping Ex-Prisoners Reconnect through Faith" "Sustaining Hope Creating Opportunities: The Challenge of Ministry among Hispanic Immigrants"
    
    

17. Humanities Center Exhibition: Disrupting Perceptions: A Photographic History of the Kano Palace, Nigeria

    
    Description: Photographs by Heidi Nast
    Complementing her scholarly work on the political geography of concubines and the importance of reproduction in shaping early agrarian states in West Africa, Heidi Nast, Associate Professor of International Studies and a 2002-2003 Humanities Center Faculty Fellow, has created an exhibition of photography documenting the history of the Kano Palace, the largest and oldest extant palace in West Africa. This exhibition debuted in 2003 at the DuSable Museum of African American History.
    
    Place: DePaul Humanities Center, McGaw 247, 802 W. Belden Ave.
    
    Contact: Humanities Center
    
    Sponsor: Humanities Center
    
    

18. The Attributes of God in Islam" and "Famous Women in Islam

    
    Description: The Nawawi Foundation is pleased to announce the release of two CD-sets: "The Attributes of God in Islam" and "Famous Women in Islam".
    
    "The Attributes of God in Islam" is a 9-CD set that was recorded at the Nawawi Foundation's Weekend Intensive in April 2003. The set features lectures by Dr. Umar Abd-Allah and Shaykh Hamza Yusuf.
    
    "Famous Women in Islam" is a 14-CD set that is a biographical analysis of prominent women in Islamic history. It was recorded during a 7-week course the Foundation offered in February 2003.
    
    For more information on purchasing these CD sets, please refer to http://www.nawawi.org
    
    
    

19. Launch of the New Women's Way Website

    
    Description: The NEW WOMENS WAY WEBSITE has been launched!!!!
    
    WOMENS WAY is pleased to announce the launch of our new website at http://www.womensway.org. The site contains information about WOMENS WAY agencies, events and initiatives, activities within the greater women's community and related job and board openings. Our weekly poll will take your pulse on a variety of issues, and our resource pages will link you to a wealth of information important to anyone who cares about women and families. Check out our changing photo gallery and descriptions of the many ways you can support WOMENS WAY and its mission. Bookmark our page and visit it often - it promises to be the most dynamic women's website in our region!
    
    
    More Info: http://www.womensway.org
    
    Sponsor: Womens Way
    
    

20. New Website on pollution

    
    Description: SCORECARD.ORG
    
    Go to http://scorecard.org and, in the right hand corner, type in your zipcode. You will learn who is polluting your air and with what.
    
    
    
    

Miscellaneous

1. Ten thousand hotel workers strike

   
   Description: Background Information
   
   Ten thousand hotel workers in San Francisco, Los
   Angeles, and Washington, D.C. have voted to go out on strike. The strike votes were overwhelming (97 percent, 83 percent, and 94 percent, respectively) demonstrating the deep concern of the workers. The workers are seeking better wage increases, fighting proposed increases in worker contributions for health
   care, and advocating a contract that ends in 2006, so hotel workers in these three cities can join with their fellow hotel workers in other cities to be treated as equals by their joint Employers in 2006.
   
   Workers in four San Francisco hotels went out on
   strike for two weeks on September 29. In response, ten other San Francisco hotels locked out their workers. The hotels had made a pact to stand with one another by locking out workers if any of the other hotels were struck. Moreover, all 14 hotels have now locked out their workers at the conclusion of the two-week strike!
   
   The hotel workers are incredibly unified. And they must be because they are challenging extremely profitable global hotel giants - Hyatt, Starwood*, Hilton, InterContinental, and Marriott. (*Starwood is the management company for the following hotel chains: Sheraton, Westin, Four Points, W Hotels, the Luxury Collection, and St. Regis.)
   
   These workers locked out in San Francisco, as well as those seeking better contracts in Los Angeles and Washington, D.C., need your help.
   
   Here's what you can do personally or with others in your congregation: Send a letter to the General Manager at a Hyatt, Starwood, Hilton, or Marriott hotel near you. Call the hotel near you to get the general manager's name or simply send it to the General Manager.
   
   Clergy and religious leaders are invited to sign a religious leaders' support letter, urging the San Francisco hotels to negotiate fairly without locking workers out.
   
   P.S. We are asking student groups to help
   with some flyering at selected sites.
   If you are in San Francisco, please join the picket lines in support of the workers.
   
   Contact: April McGlothin
   
   E-Mail: amcglothin@nicwj
   
   Call: 773.728.8400 x16
   
   More Info: You can get the addresses of all the hotels where workers are on strike or locked out at www.hotelworkersunited.org
   
   

2. Immerse Yourself Into the Spanish Language

   
   Description: Spanish 125 Intermediate Spanish with Service Learning
   
   This course is the second quarter of Intermediate Spanish (formerly Spanish 105). It covers all of the material of Spanish 105 but it offers the student the unique opportunity of enhancing his or her knowledge about the Spanish-speaking world both INSIDE and OUTSIDE of the classroom.
   Students will spend 25 hours (2-3 hours a week) working with one of several organizations in Chicago’s Latino communities with a predominately Spanish-speaking constituency. You will work closely with one of the following organizations: Centro Romero, El Centro de Cultura y Educación, Erie Neighborhood House, and Instituto del Progeso Latino.
   
   Through advocacy and education, these sites serve predominantly new immigrants from Mexico and Central America who are in the process of integrating into their new cultural environments.
   
   Take advantage of this unique opportunity!!
   
   Contact: Edgar Ramirez
   
   Call: 773-325-7475